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If I Had My Way (1940)
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21 October 1940 (Sweden) morePlot:
A construction worker takes charge of the daughter of a fellow worker killed in an accident. He brings the girl to New York to try to find her uncle... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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A predictable story with some memorable songs. moreCast
(Credited cast) | Bing Crosby | ... | Buzz Blackwell |
 | Gloria Jean | ... | Patricia Johnson |
| Charles Winninger | ... | Joe Johnson |
| El Brendel | ... | Axel Swenson |
| Allyn Joslyn | ... | Jarvis Johnson |
| Claire Dodd | ... | Brenda Johnson |
| Moroni Olsen | ... | Mr. Blair |
| Nana Bryant | ... | Marian Johnson |
| Donald Woods | ... | Fred Johnson |
| Kathryn Adams | ... | Miss Corbett |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Julian Eltinge | ... | Himself |
| Trixie Friganza | ... | Herself |
| Grace La Rue | ... | Herself |
| Eddie Leonard | ... | Himself |
| Six Hits and a Miss | ... | Themselves - Singing Group |
| Blanche Ring | ... | Herself |
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This Bing Crosby and Gloria Jean film is both predictable and somewhat sappy. However the musical numbers more than make up for the contrived plot. The title song, "If I Had My Way" written by James Kendis (the composer of "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles") was the highlight of the movie. This song has been recorded numerous times by Frank Sinatra, The Mills Brothers, Kate Smith and most recently by Willie Nelson. Crosby's version was beautifully done as he sang to Gloria Jean. Gloria Jean was a beautiful 12 year old. She went on to make many B films. Bing Crosby recorded the title song on many albums. His deep, rich voice on the film version is one of his best efforts. The supporting cast added some comedy to the plot. A film well worth viewing from 64 years ago.